Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT) is hiring: Front Office

Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs is seeking a front office assistant to join the Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg, VA.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including greeting guests, triaging questions, and responding to general inquiries. They will schedule appointments, answer phone calls, receive and distribute mail, and be the first point of contact for office visitors.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing general administrative tasks, such as answering and directing phone calls, handling email, faxes, files, meeting minutes, mailings, and deliveries.
• Coordinating office calendars and maintaining a clean and orderly front office space.
• Ensuring office equipment is operable and submitting work orders as needed.

Requirements include:

• Proficient utilization of various software applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience with data entry, handling and filing documents, scheduling appointments, and answering phone calls.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.

Preferred qualifications include previous experience working with students and persons with disabilities, experience in a university setting, and demonstrated experience with confidential documents.

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status.